Overview

The Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence and Analysis is designed for students seeking careers in the intelligence field, as well as professionals whose agencies or clientele are charged with the acquisition and interpretation of intelligence.

The program features courses in fundamental intelligence disciplines, such as analysis and epistemology, intelligence collection, and others, and prepares the next generation of intelligence analysts for leadership roles in the public and private sectors.

Developing the six core skills needed for an intelligence career

According to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the six core skills every analyst in the intelligence community is expected to be proficient in are:

Engagement and collaboration

Critical thinking

Personal leadership and integrity

Accountability for results

Technical expertise

Communication

The Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence and Analysis Program helps students gain these crucial skills by examining:

Knowledge of the major theories and research findings in intelligence analysis

Analytical literature through independent reading

The application of analytical techniques and theories to problem sets

What makes this program unique?

Northeastern faculty experts, who have contributed to local, state, and national intelligence and analytics efforts, and have advised high-level decision makers in Boston and other major cities, the military, port authorities, the White House, and various federal intelligence agencies.

An affiliation with Northeastern’s Kostas Research Institute, which offers research opportunities, guest speakers, in addition to the credibility, contacts and resources associated with its work with the Department of Homeland Security.

Courses and Concentrations that help launch or advance careers by providing skills for analysis roles in either the public or private sector.

Admissions Requirements

Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose

Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history

Two letters of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague

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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2017-18 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.

*A maximum of 9 quarter hours of graduate- or doctoral-level credit obtained at another institution may be awarded as Advanced Graduate Credit to the Doctor of Education program.